2005 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ND05 GGK

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness profile due to a lack of recent certification for nearly five years. The last recorded test in November 2021 at 93,071 miles showed a failure due to a corroded offside rear brake pipe and a blown nearside front position lamp. While the vehicle passed after repairs, the absence of any MOT records since 2021 suggests the car has either been off the road or operated without legal safety checks, which masks the current state of critical mechanical components. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 21-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between the September 2019 test at 76,965 miles and the November 2021 test at 93,071 miles, representing over 16,000 miles in two years. Such low usage frequency often leads to secondary issues, such as perished rubber seals, seized brake calipers, and accelerated corrosion on exposed metal components that have remained stationary. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, specifically focusing on the offside rear pipe that previously failed in 2021. The tester should check for fresh corrosion along the brake lines and inspect the integrity of the suspension bushes and control arms. The history of recurring tyre wear in 2017 and 2018 indicates the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until items reached failure points or MOT advisories. Given the age of the vehicle and the long lapse in testing, a comprehensive check for structural rust is essential to ensure the chassis remains sound.